Dennis Batty, 71, pictured being detained, is accused of sexually assaulting four children 40 years ago

A European Arrest warrant against the fugitive OAP was issued in September over allegations he committed five crimes against four children almost 40 years ago.

He stands accused of committing an act of gross indecency towards a boy aged under 14, and indecently assaulting two girls aged under 14.

Batty is also reported to have indecently assaulted a male aged at least 16, with all offences allegedly committed in York.

Spain’s National Police released a picture of the moment they took Batty into custody, dressed in a denim jacket, tracksuit and white trainers. They tracked him down to an undisclosed hideout in Calpe.